Bibliograph

The resilient farm and homestead, an innovative permaculture and whole systems design approach, Ben Falk ; illustrations by Cornelius Murphy

Type

Label

The resilient farm and homestead, an innovative permaculture and whole systems design approach, Ben Falk ; illustrations by Cornelius Murphy

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 286) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The resilient farm and homestead

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

827781409

Responsibility statement

Ben Falk ; illustrations by Cornelius Murphy

Sub title

an innovative permaculture and whole systems design approach

Summary

The Resilient Farm and Homestead is a comprehensive how-to manual that will help you select, design, develop, and manage land for self-reliance and regeneration, and presents a thriving model for productive, durable homesteads and farms in cold climates and beyond. It includes information on the site-design process, site selection, and site management; adapting land to rapid change, including flood mitigation and costs of living; gravity-feed water systems; compost, urine, humanure, and biochar; fuelwood production and processing; human health and nutrient-dense food-production strategies; and integrating perennials crops with grazing animals

Table Of Contents

Creating a positive legacy while adapting to rapid change -- The design process and site establishment -- Water and earthworks -- Fertility harvesting and cycling -- Food crops -- Adaptive fuel and shelter -- Resilience and regeneration for the long haul

Target audience

adult

Classification